Summary
President Donald Trump warned that he would place a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Canada makes a trade deal with China. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently visited China to improve relations and explore trade opportunities.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all goods from Canada if it engages in a trade deal with China.
- Trump expressed concern that Canada might become a gateway for Chinese products entering the U.S.
- Trump inaccurately referred to Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney as a "governor."
- Trump suggested that Canada could eventually become the 51st U.S. state.
- Carney visited China and spoke with President Xi Jinping to ease tension and improve trade ties.
- This visit was the first by a Canadian prime minister to China in eight years.
- Canadian officials aim to expand trade partnerships due to U.S. tariff threats.
